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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.02, 2,366.20 and 927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.02, 2,366.20 and 927.76 is: 1,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.02 : 2,366.20 = 927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.02/2,366.20 = 927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.02x = 2,366.20 × 927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.02x = 2,195,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,265.71/1,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.03

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